As all of us know the Champion Ship Trophy is going to be held in Pakistan this year in 2025. Pakistan Got the opportunity to host this series after 29 years.
Champion Trophy Curtain Raiser event
The Champions Trophy curtain raiser event was held in Lahore on Sunday night ahead of the tournament, which begins on February 19 between host nation Pakistan and title contenders New Zealand.
India refused to travel to its neighbor, instead agreeing to play matches in the neutral United Arab Emirates (UAE), followed by 15 matches in Pakistan and Dubai.
The tournament is the first time since 1996 that Pakistan will host an ICC event, with the Pakistan leg’s games taking place in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
Hosts Pakistan are the defending champions, having won the 2017 edition of the tournament by beating India by 180 runs in the final.
Members of the 2017 trophy-winning team were present at the curtain raiser event at Lahore Fort, which was decked up grandly.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi said hosting the Champions Trophy tournament is a ‘momentous occasion’ for Pakistan and its cricket-loving people.
What Naqvi Said
After 29 years, this ICC Champions Trophy 2025 returns to Pakistan as per Na Naqvi’stement at the curtain raiser event. As per him, for Pakistan, This tournament is more than just cricket to showcase Pakistan’s hospitality and passion. He said it represents not only Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage but also cricket’s deep roots in the nation.”
As per Naqui, he appealed to Pakistanis to fill the stadium . Pakistan has been grouped alongside New Zealand, India, and Bangladesh, while on the other side of the draw are Australia, England, and South Africa tournament debutants Afghanistan.
Sports lover from around the world are having their eyes on this tournament. Let us see who is going to win this trophy. We will keep you updated on same fro Time to time .